1991 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1991 Buick Riviera and 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Riviera (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Riviera weights approximately 540 kg more than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Riviera | 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Lancer |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |